Showing only 5 star reviews
5.0
Allyson is an masterful coach and mentor. I would recommend Allyson and Circle to anyone in need of coaching. Her mix of skills in social work, positive psychology, and career development is a combo that is unmatched and extremely effective in my experience.

Max S.
May 2025
Vouched for Allyson based on experience working together before Leland
Max landed a role at:
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Citigroup

5.0
Miles is an excellent coach and mentor. He is thorough, attentive, and dedicated to success of his mentees. His guidance helped me land my role at Boston Consulting Group and an early acceptance to Wharton’s Deferred MBA program.

Jaydin C.
May 2025
Vouched for Miles based on experience working together before Leland
Jaydin landed a role at:
Boston Consulting Group

5.0
Loubna's guidance was invaluable in my Wharton application process. As someone with a non-traditional background, I was unsure of how to present my story in a compelling way. Loubna helped me craft a narrative that highlighted my unique experiences, leadership potential, and long-term goals. Her feedback on my essays was insightful and precise, and her mock interview coaching boosted my confidence. Thanks to her expertise, I not only gained clarity throughout the process but also received an offer from Wharton. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Anonymous
May 2025
Vouched for Loubna based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
The Wharton School (UPenn)

5.0
Jake helped me build my resume for my application to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He was curious and delved into each aspect of my background, supporting me with insights on how to best articulate my experiences and craft a compelling story. Jake's support was crucial in my acceptance, and I appreciate him going the extra mile to support me during my journey.

Nitin S.
May 2025
Vouched for Jake based on experience working together before Leland
Nitin was accepted to:
The Wharton School (UPenn)

5.0
Daniel was an incredible guide throughout my MBA decision journey — from where to apply, how to frame my essays (even word by word), to how to consider my many acceptances (which was partly thanks to him!). I think the honesty that Daniel displays stands out more than anything. He gave me frank advice, that given the factors I was considering, he would recommend I not attend his school. I thought this showed tremendous character — he put my well being above his own, despite the fact he wanted me to attend his school. I recommend Daniel without reservation.
Austin H.
May 2025
Vouched for Daniel based on experience working together before Leland
Austin was accepted to:
NYU Stern School of Business
Columbia Business School
Darden School of Business (UVA)

5.0
When I decided to apply to Bain, Erik was the first person I contacted. He was on the phone with me later the same day to walk me through the process and provide structure to what was feeling to me like an overwhelming process. From then on, Erik was a go-to coach for me on case and interview prep. He helped me develop a 360-degree view of my performance: what was coming naturally to me, where I needed to invest prep time, and later how I was improving and could push even further. Erik helped me put my best foot forward in my interviews—and I got the offer! Thank you, Erik!!

Elizabeth K.
May 2025
Vouched for Erik based on experience working together before Leland
Elizabeth landed a role at:
Bain & Company

5.0
Helena brings a unique perspective on business, having worked across tech, investment banking, and consulting. As an engineer exploring an MBA to better understand how technology drives management and growth, I found her multidisciplinary background especially valuable. She offered thoughtful guidance on how I could elevate my career and identify the next steps that aligned with my goals. Helena also provided targeted insights on programs that would be the right fit and helped me craft a narrative that played to my strengths. Her help was invaluable—she’s experienced, insightful, and I couldn’t recommend her enough.

Pilar L.
May 2025
Vouched for Helena based on experience working together before Leland
Pilar landed a role at:
NVIDIA

5.0
Working with Ellin and her incredible team was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application journey. Thanks to their structured and personalized approach, I was able to navigate the complex process with clarity and confidence. Ellin’s method ensured that every step—from the initial strategy calls to the final submission—was purposeful and efficient. Her team was always available, often going above and beyond to provide timely feedback and thoughtful insights. Their guidance on my essays helped me tell a compelling and authentic story, and the mock interviews were instrumental in preparing me for the real thing. Beyond the technical aspects, Ellin and her team brought a human touch to the process, providing encouragement and perspective when it mattered most. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Anonymous
May 2025
Vouched for Ellin based on experience working together before Leland
Client was accepted to:
London Business School

5.0
As I navigate my pre-medical journey, Elijah’s mentorship and enduring support have been nothing short of exceptional. He has provided me with a range of academic guidance, from course recommendations and suggestions for my gap year, to walking me through organic chemistry mechanisms and the nuances of the nephron. Elijah has accumulated much knowledge in his time, but more importantly, he possesses the wisdom to thoughtfully discern amongst myriad opportunities and pieces of information. I wholeheartedly recommend his mentorship. There exists no shortage of people that may benefit from connecting with Elijah; I would not be the person or student I am without him.

Chloe C.
May 2025
Vouched for Elijah based on experience working together before Leland
Chloe was accepted to:
UC San Diego
UC Berkeley

5.0
I had the pleasure of working with Ellin throughout my MBA application process, and I can confidently say she played a key role in my success in being admitted to top schools. From the very beginning, she helped me structure and refine my story, bringing invaluable insights that made my essays and applications stronger and more authentic. She was also an incredible partner during the interview preparation phase, sharing thoughtful feedback, tips, and strategies that made me feel much more prepared and confident. What I appreciated the most was how Ellin truly acted as a sparring partner, challenging my ideas and pushing me to dig deeper, while always being supportive and available throughout the journey. I highly recommend working with her to anyone going through the demanding MBA application process — her experience, empathy, and strategic approach make all the difference.

Adriano A.
May 2025
Vouched for Ellin based on experience working together before Leland
Adriano was accepted to:
ESADE
IESE Business School
